Bhutan Tours and Trekking Adventures

Yes! People in Bhutan have a strong belief guests are equal to God, so all visitors can expect the warmest of welcomes. This also means Bhutan is very safe place to travel and the crime rate is very low. The only real concern to a traveler is petty theft, so we recommend taking the same common sense precautions you would in any other city. Don't bring valuable things with you unless necessary for your trip. Keep your money and other valuables in a money belt or pouch under your clothes. Lock your bags and luggage and leave valuable items you don’t need for the day (e.g. passports and credit cards) in the hotel safe.

You'll need to fly into Nepal for the start of our Bhutan trips.

Our preferred Travel Partner Fuzion Travel can assist with you with flights and other travel arrangements. Let them know your preferred travel plans, including any stopovers or extra nights’ accommodation, and they’ll put everything in place for you. They offer a total travel solution and five star service you’ll want to tell your friends about!

Yes, you are required to procure a visa and pay the mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to enter the Kingdom of Bhutan. The SDF is enforced by the Tourism Council of Bhutan and contributes to activities which promote carbon-neutral tourism and building a more sustainable tourism sector.  This includes offsetting the carbon footprint of tourists and upskilling workers in the sector.

You can facilitate the procurement of your visa and payment of the SDF via this website: https://immi.gov.bt/home/

For Kathmandu Valley & Bhutan Adventure - Please be sure to enter the specific dates of arrival and departure for the Bhutan portion of your trip. Your date of arrival is the 5th day of your Kathmandu Valley & Bhutan Adventure, and the date of departure is the 11th day of your trip – a total of 6 nights.

For Bhutan Adventure  - Please be sure to enter the specific dates of arrival and departure for the Bhutan portion of your trip. Your date of arrival is the 2nd day of your Bhutan Adventure, and the date of departure is the 8th day of your trip – a total of 6 nights.

You can find essential travel advice, including passport and visa information, security details and local regulations, on the government website of your home country.

Here are some helpful links:

• United States of America: US Department of State Travel Advice
• Canada: Government of Canada Travel Advice and Advisories
• United Kingdom: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice
• Australia: Government of Australia Smart Traveller
• Residents of other countries should refer to the travel advice provided by your own government or local consulate

Entry requirements can change at any time, so it’s important you monitor this right up until you depart for your trip.

Bhutan does not officially require any vaccinations for entry into the country, though the further off the beaten track you go, the more necessary it is to take precautions. For the most up-to-date recommendations please check with your doctor or travel clinic, and always go with their recommendations, as these can often change. We strongly recommend you see a doctor, preferably one with experience in travel medicine, at least 8 weeks before your trip starts to discuss appropriate vaccinations.

Our Bhutan trips will take you to high altitudes, so it’s important to be aware of the causes and risks of altitude sickness, and how we manage them. You’ll be accompanied on your trip by a very experienced guide. Altitude sickness is something that can occur above 2,400m or 8,000ft and affects everybody differently regardless of fitness (after all no-body is the same). Unless you live somewhere with high elevation, it's difficult to predict how your body will react to the higher altitudes, though there are some things you can do along the way to help you acclimatize.

One of the most important of these is to walk slowly and drink plenty of water – it’s really important your body stays well hydrated at all times and you never over-exert yourself. Also, eat light meals to make it easy for your body to digest food, avoid coffee and alcohol which dehydrate you and slow your breathing down, take plenty of rests and keep yourself warm at all times. If you are concerned or have any problems, please tell your guide straight away. If you are concerned, chat to your doctor about a prescription for Diamox which is proven to help with altitude. If you need any other information please get in touch – we know the place well and we can give you plenty more specific advice.

Learn more here about dealing with altitude